Stage set for AFL grand final

Sure, the birth of his children and his wedding day were important too, but having his beloved Tigers reach the 2017 AFL grand final after a 37-year premiership drought is a milestone.

"I did say to my wife 'if we made the grand final, it would be the best week of my life'," the Torquay man said today.

And Mr Keeble is not alone.

Captains Taylor Walker and Trent Cotchin with the premiership cup. (AAP)Man of the moment Dustin Martin soaks up the atmosphere. (AAP)The Tigers are hoping to end their premiership drought. (AAP)Thousands of fans packed Melbourne today for the grand final parade. (AAP)

He was one of thousands of fans to crowd Melbourne's CBD for the annual grand final parade, showing their allegiance by proudly wearing black and gold or the tri-colours of the Adelaide Crows.

"Adelaide have been the best team this year but there is something intangible happening with the Tigers," Mr Keeble said.

The team go in to Saturday's decider as "slight underdogs" but the die hard fan will be cheering them all the way from the sidelines at the MCG.

Fans took advantage of the public holiday in Victoria. (AAP)Mr Turnbull tipped the Tigers by five points. Nearly 5000 people packed the training session.

Carrum Downs woman Nina Baird is a third-generation Richmond supporter and said it was "amazing" to see her team in the grand final, adding it was particularly special for her family.

"My dad passed away five years ago and he was the biggest fan so this means a lot to us," she said in tears.

"He'd be beside himself if he was here."

Fans watch on at the Tigers training session. The parade kicks off today at midday.Fans were up before the sun this morning to watch the TODAY Show live from Melbourne ahead of the AFL Grand Final. Richmond fans are already out in force on Punt Road.

While Tigers fans roared to make their presence known Crows supporters also flocked to the city.